East Gippsland Home and Lifestyle

PAGE 8 | Home &Lifestyle Choosing the right colour Choosing the right paint colour for a space can be daunting, so it’s important to understand a number of key factors. When choosing a paint colour, understanding elements such as undertones, texture, lighting, undercoating and finishes, can help you nail your colour choices with confidence. WARM AND COOL TONES Warm whites can have undertones of yellows, pinks and oranges, and can help introduce a soft and welcoming feeling to a space, while cool undertones can have hints of blue, green, and purple. These colours better suit contemporary, modern, and open plan spaces that attract plenty of natural light. LIGHTING The amount of natural and artificial light coming through a space can impact the appearance of a colour. If there is an abundance of natural light, cooler tones may be better suited. If a room needs lifting, a warmer tone can help brighten the space. You should also keep in mind how ceiling lights and lamps may effect the tone too. FURNITURE Many would wonder how furniture could impact the colour of a space. Textured materials, such as timber or concrete, can influence the ambience of a room and reflect surrounding colour. This is why testing colour in a space with different styling elements is so important.

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